- The guidelines were formulated by the Supreme Court in the absence of specific legislation on sexual harassment at the workplace. - They defined sexual harassment and mandated employers to establish complaint mechanisms and take preventive steps. - These guidelines remained in effect until the passing of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Which one of the following is related to the 'Vishakha Guidelines' ?
Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2022 · Topic: The Supreme Court (Judicial Activism and Public Interest Litigation (PIL))
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